Recovery

Complicated Feelings

The silence was eerie, it wasn't normal, it was a bit disturbing. Silver was still by the window, just watching the snow.

While Silver stayed in his spot by the window, Knuckles had made his way over to the couch and tried to keep himself occupied.

This was what he wanted, the kid doing his own thing, no talking or awkward hugs nothing, yeah this was good.

However, Knuckles hadn't even managed to switch on the tv, he was distracted by the kid. His nausea seemed to have subsided, but he still felt funny, maybe it was guilt or worry, or perhaps a mixture of the two.

Either way he wanted it to go away.

With a sigh the guardian stood up and made his way over to the teen.

"Silver."

The young hedgehog turned to face the echidna again, giving him a light smile.

The echidna took a step back, that funny feeling amplifying ten fold.

"Um, eh, s-s-so how have you been?"

He felt so stupid for asking, but he didn't say anything else, he just stood there, awkwardly waiting for the kid to reply.

"I've been.....okay. Thank you for asking." The teen gave another sweet smile, and the guardian felt a bit relieved that Silver wasn't offended or anything by his question.

"G-good to hear you're doing good. Yeah, good to hear. Very good." Knuckles replied, as he nodded his head.

Silver stared at his guardian for a few moments, his smile slowly fading as he watched his friend carefully. Knuckles had yet to make any sort of eye contact with him, his gaze seemed to be elsewhere, and that hurt Silver.

Before his.....accident.....Knuckles was never shy around Silver, he wasn't afraid to make eye contact, always talked with him, teased him sometimes, always gave some form of physical contact, like a pat of the head, a hug or even a playful light punch in the arm. Knuckles was his friend, and he wasn't afraid of being affectionate around him.

That was before everything went to hell though.